I've tried repeatedly this morning to reach Ross -- or anyone else at Concessions International -- to find out more information, chiefly: Is Concessions International intending to bid on Love Field contracts? The registration form says Johnson met with Mayor Pro Tem Caraway to discuss "DFW Airport Concessions." There's no mention of Love Field. I asked Johnson via e-mail if he intends to lobby City Hall for Love Field contracts. He just responded:

No. Read the registration form. Dfw only. Concessions Intl has never
shown any interest at Love Field and WILL NOT.

The mayor, of course, is in council discussing budget woes at this very moment; Heinbaugh responds with this statement:

The Mayor was not aware of this, but says it has nothing to do with the
issue at hand -- that the contract must have an open bid process. He
says: "This is a major contract for the city at one of the city's most
important facilities. I have consistently said -- it is not about the
people, it's about the process. I want to make sure it's open,
transparent and fair to anyone hoping to participate in the bidding
process. That is what I am focused on."